Mechanical Systems Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Design and support mechanical systems and equipment within defined subsystems for process, utility, slurry, solids handling, and plant infrastructure systems
• Develop layouts, general arrangements, piping details, equipment lists, and drawing packages
• Independently select and specify mechanical equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and heat exchangers
• Translate process flow diagrams and P&IDs into practical mechanical designs
• Partner with cross-functional teams including process, automation, electrical, and operations engineers
• Lead fabrication, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting for pilot and plant equipment
• Create and maintain 3D models and mechanical drawings using CAD

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electromechanical, or related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial process, pilot plant, or manufacturing environments
• Experience translating process requirements into mechanical equipment selections and piping layouts
• Working knowledge of pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and heat transfer equipment
• Proficiency with CAD and engineering documentation tools
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrochemical, hydrometallurgical, chemical process, or mining environments
• Familiarity with slurry transport, filtration, or solids processing
• Experience with materials selection for corrosive or abrasive service
• Experience supporting design reviews, HAZOP, or commissioning activities
• Experience in a startup or scale-up environment

Benefits

• 100% paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine
• $1,800 annual employer HSA contribution
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k with up to 5% matching (100% vesting on day one)
• Eligibility for incentive stock options

About the Company

Electra is reinventing ironmaking with breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals.